Shauna Wright
New Movie Releases — ‘The Grey,’ ‘Man on a Ledge’ and ‘One for the Money’
Cold, gray weather got you down? May be a trip to the theater to see one of the three new movies opening in wide-release this weekend is the cure for what ails you.
When Is The Cheapest Time to Book a Flight? — Dollars and Sense
If you’re starting to plan your summer vacation, you may think buying your plane tickets months ahead of time is a cost-saving move. But according to a new study, that may not necessarily be true.
5 Hit TV Shows That Premiered After the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is usually the highest-rated single television broadcast of the year — so the program that airs right afterwards typically follows suit and rides the game’s coattails to big ratings.
Celebrity Birthdays for January 25 – Alicia Keys, Michael Trevino and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Alicia Keys
Age: 31
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Selling 30 million albums worldwide, winning a boatload of Grammys, charting singles like ‘Fallin’,’ ‘A Woman’s Worth,’ ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ and ‘No One,’ and her marriage to producer Swizz Beatz
This Day in History for January 25 – First Winter Olympics and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1915 – Alexander Graham Bell inaugurates US transcontinental telephone service, speaking from New York to Thomas Watson in San Francisco (More info)
1924 – The French Alps hosts the first Winter Olympics games (More info)
What Are the Most-Watched YouTube Videos of All Time?
YouTube has announced it’s now streaming 4 billion online videos every day, with more than 60 hours of video uploaded to the site every minute. So what’s everyone watching?
Do Americans Use Cash or Credit More? — Dollars and Sense
Credit card debt may have jumped during the holiday shopping season, but a new report indicates good old cash is still our first choice when we pay for smaller, everyday items.
Pot-Based Prescription Drug Seek FDA Approval
Only a small number of states currently have laws on the books allowing medical marijuana, but help may be on the horizon for patients in other states who could benefit from the ingredients in cannabis plants — clinical trials are currently underway for the world’s first pharmaceutical developed from raw marijuana instead of synthetic equivalents.
Celebrity Birthdays for January 24 – Neil Diamond, Ed Helms and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Neil Diamond
Age: 71
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Being the third most successful adult contemporary artist ever on the Billboard chart with dozens of hits including the chart-toppers ‘Cracklin Rosie,’ ‘Song Sung Blue,’ ‘Desiree,’ ‘You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,’ ‘Love On The Rocks,’ ‘America,’ ‘Yesterday’s Song
This Day in History for January 24 – Apple Macintosh Released and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1848 – James W. Marshall finds gold at Sutter’s Mill near Sacramento, triggering the California Gold Rush (More info)
1908 – In England, Robert Baden-Powell organizes the first Boy Scout troop (More info)
Super Bowl Party Fare That Won’t Expand Your Waistline
Food and drinks are synonymous with Super Bowl parties — but it’s possible to have a great spread without ruining anyone’s diet. Here are some tasty ways to do it.
Mild Winter Means Amazing Prices on Cold Weather Gear — Dollars and Sense
NASA scientists recently announced the earth’s surface temperature is slowly rising — and now it seems that phenomena is affecting the prices you’ll pay for winter clothes and gear.